unzip software

matchless · 25th April 2014, 16:50

Hi all,
can anyone recommend a safe, if possible free, unzip software. I used one for an update on my Android head unit a while ago, and although it worked, it also downloaded a few unwanted things (even though I have Norton protection) and I have only just got things back to normal.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

tareim · 25th April 2014, 17:18

7zip is the best one to use

JJ75 · 25th April 2014, 18:36

Depending on which operating system you have,the later ones have their own unzip utility built in.

MangoMan · 25th April 2014, 18:40

I use: http://download.cnet.com/WinZip/3000...-10003164.html

Avulon · 25th April 2014, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ75

Depending on which operating system you have,the later ones have their own unzip utility built in.

Windows does and has had since XP, they tend to work 99% of the time, but the odd 1% they don't work with then 7zip will do the job if you're using Windows. No idea on Macs, linux systems usually have plenty of options based on gzip (all free of course).

tareim · 25th April 2014, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ75

Depending on which operating system you have,the later ones have their own unzip utility built in.

the standard operating unzips will only do zip files, there are plenty of other zipped formats out there that it doesn't do such as .7z .rar .001 (.002 etc)

matchless · 25th April 2014, 19:35

Thanks for the replies,
I have a fairly new windows 8 laptop which couldnt open the zipped igo software I was sent. I cant remember the name of the one I downloaded (I dont often need to unzip many files, except XL ones ) and thought I got the right one... how wrong was I.
I did research other ones, and thankfully the replies have suggested the ones I had shortlisted are the ones to go for.
Thanks again
Paul.

MangoMan · 25th April 2014, 19:39

Well, with the WinZip I use I have never been unable to unzip anything, unless password protected of course...???

25th April 2014, 16:50	#1
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	unzip software Hi all, can anyone recommend a safe, if possible free, unzip software. I used one for an update on my Android head unit a while ago, and although it worked, it also downloaded a few unwanted things (even though I have Norton protection) and I have only just got things back to normal. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

25th April 2014, 17:18	#2
tareim I really should get out more....... MG ZT+ 160 v6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 73 Thanked 233 Times in 210 Posts	7zip is the best one to use __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x...h96-no/Sig.png My Project Thread

25th April 2014, 18:36	#3
JJ75 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Connoisseur SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sheffield Posts: 464 Thanks: 44 Thanked 104 Times in 72 Posts	Depending on which operating system you have,the later ones have their own unzip utility built in. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Statistically, 132% of people tend to exaggerate! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you have a lisp, don't expect to be taken seriously when you tell people you are an assassin.

25th April 2014, 18:40	#4
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I use: http://download.cnet.com/WinZip/3000...-10003164.html __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

25th April 2014, 19:35	#7
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks Thanks for the replies, I have a fairly new windows 8 laptop which couldnt open the zipped igo software I was sent. I cant remember the name of the one I downloaded (I dont often need to unzip many files, except XL ones ) and thought I got the right one... how wrong was I. I did research other ones, and thankfully the replies have suggested the ones I had shortlisted are the ones to go for. Thanks again Paul.

25th April 2014, 19:39	#8
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Well, with the WinZip I use I have never been unable to unzip anything, unless password protected of course...??? __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original